ABD SS6 - Adding a PAZ Cell to the DataGroup

This is an example of adding an existing parametric PAZ cell to a dataset, in this case the US dataset’s ramp being added to the GB dataset (which does not include this item). The method is equally applicable to other existing cells or to new parametric cells created in Parametric Cell Studio. The process for adding a Compound Cell is also very similar. I have included xml code extracts not because you have to edit the all of the xml, but just to show what is actually going on behind the scenes (although there is one step where making minor edits to values in the xml is quicker than using the UI).

Vertical Circulation – Ramps Tool

Please note that If using the Vertical Circulation > Ramps tool it invokes the command 'atfplace assembly userdefined Ramps'.

It is looking for a user defined catalog type called ‘Ramps’, so the name ‘Ramps’ must be used to name the Catalog Type for this tool to operate. This tool is hidden away with the objective of simplifying the interface as all user defined types are available through the Place User Defined Type tool. It can be opened from the Tool Boxes dialog (Crtl + T).

A ramp called Company_Ramps would be listed in the Place User Defined Type tool but not appear for the Place Ramp tool.

Adding the existing Ramp PAZ Cell

For this example I am using my usual company dataset location W:\SS6\Dataset_Company\.

The Catalog Type Extensions definition. In the GB Dataset these exist but have been commented out. To isolate the changes within your company dataset create W:\SS6\Dataset_Company\datagroupsystem\Company_Dataset_catalogtypeexts.xml and paste the required sections as shown below:

The Catalog Item, note the Imperial units and values that need to be changed to Metric are highlighted:C:\ProgramData\Bentley\AECOsimBuildingDesigner V8i Ss6\WorkSpace\BuildingDatasets\Dataset_US\datagroupcatalogs\Ramps.xml

Change both 'ft' and 'in' to the correct units for your region and the imperial values to appropriate metric values.

Copy to W:\SS6\Dataset_Company\datagroupcatalogs\Ramps.xml

The Catalog Item is complemented by a set of Display Names to make property names clearer in the user interface.In this instance the required display names already exist, for an entirely new item they would need to be created, see C:\ProgramData\Bentley\AECOsimBuildingDesigner V8i Ss6\WorkSpace\BuildingDatasets\Dataset_GB\datagroupsystem\DisplayNames_Architectural.xml and scroll down to the <!--Ramps Display Names --> section.

A standalone company display names file would look like this and be placed in W:\SS6\Dataset_Company\datagroupsystem\ named Company_DisplayNames_Architectural.xml or similar to clearly identify it: